Our alarm went off at 5:15 am today and it took me 3 full minutes to realize what that annoying noise was! :)) We threw on some clothes, finished up last minute packing, and met Pam and Mike for breakfast--our last time to hit the buffet. We were to meet for our bus to the airport at 7:40 am, so we headed down a few minutes early and they told us they were already boarding our group! First time ever we have left early for a bus ride, guess they are ready to get...

This morning started early since we were told last night by our landlord that our water would be turned off at 7:00 am for maintenance by the water company. We all got up and got ready and when we left at 10:00, the water was still working! I finally remembered to take some pictures of the apartment we had rented...such a great deal and a lot roomier than what a hotel would've been. We were very happy with it and the location. Rich or Mike (I forget which one t...

I don't believe I've mentioned this yet but our apt is right above a Danish Bakery--so we have had fresh Danish pastries every morning courtesy of Mike. :)) This morning was oh my gosh, so yummy, we scarfed it down in a matter of moments. Some kind of cream filled in one side and apple on the other. I meant to take a picture but it was only crumbs left by the time I thought of it! LOL Today's agenda included a private six hour bike tour of the city. I was told w...

Neither Rich nor I slept well at all--mainly because we were both so afraid we would miss hearing the doorbell. He got up at 2:00 a.m. and took a shower, came back to bed and told me he'd washed away all his worries! :)) It must've worked because we both fell asleep and didn't wake up until 7:00 am. We had to be out the door by 9:00, and choosing what I was going to wear wasn't that difficult since I had no options! (Little did I know that I would be wearing the...

We arrived into Amsterdam a little ahead of schedule which was a nice surprise since we had left late. Sue had suggested that we ask the flight attendant if she could help us figure out which gate to go to. The flight attendant found out that we needed to follow the signs for the Transfer Desk and that would enable us to skip going through security again. After looking at the departure signs, we found our flight number and departure time and headed for the Transf...